The CIES 2008 Conference will be held on the campus of Teachers College, Columbia University. Teachers College is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, on West 120th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.
525 West 120th Street View Map
New York, New York 10027
USA
(212) 678-3000
Getting to New York / Getting to Teachers College:
There are several transportation options for arriving in New York and reaching Teachers College.
By Air
By Bus
By Car
By Subway
By Train
By Air
New York City is serviced by three international airports - John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - with convenient bus/coach, taxi, and subway options into Manhattan.
Although New York City cabs operate on mileage meters, taxi cab fares can vary with traffic conditions. The average one-way fare from John F. Kennedy Airport and LaGuardia Airport is approximately $45.00; one way from LaGuardia Airport to the Teachers College is about $25.00. Designated airport passenger pick-up areas usually have cab dispatchers available to assist you.
The M60 bus runs from LGA and stops on Amsterdam Avenue at 122nd Street, two blocks from TC. The Air Train serves JFK and EWR inexpensively and conveniently.
Online Resource:
New York City Airport Guide
By Bus
Bus transportation into New York City from neighboring states and communities usually terminates at Port Authority Bus Terminal, at West 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue.
Within New York City, four bus routes include a stop at West 120th Street and Broadway (Teachers College): M4 (available from both Grand Central Station and Penn Station), M5, M11, and the M104 (available from the Port Authority Bus Terminal). The fare required is exact change in coins ($2.00) or a swipe of a Metrocard available for purchase in subway stations.
Online Resources:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority - information about New York CityTransit, Long Island Rail Road, Long Island Bus, Metro-North Railroad as well as metropolitan bridges and tunnels
Port Authority Bus Terminal - Located in the heart of New York City, the Port Authority Bus Terminal is the world's busiest bus terminal, the region's primary ground transportation facility, and the largest bus terminal in the United States. The terminal is located one block west of Times Square, occupying the blocks between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, from 40th to 42nd Streets. It is a vital connection for the region's workers, travelers and visitors.
Greyhound Peter Pan
By Car
The Henry Hudson Parkway (West Side Highway) in New York City runs parallel to the Hudson River and offers convenient access to Teachers College. The highway can be reached from most of the main routes entering New York City. The nearest major highway link to it is Interstate Highway 95 (I-95).
Whether driving north or south on the Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway, exit at 95th Street. At the first traffic light, turn north (left) onto Riverside Drive; at 120th Street turn east (right) and go two blocks east to the College. The main entrance is located midway between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, on the north side of West 120th Street.
Parking
While West 120th Street offers metered parking on both sides of the street, parking on New York City streets in the Columbia University area is limited.
Nearby off-street parking facilities include:
- Morningside Garage, 3100 Broadway (at 123rd Street), (212) 864-9877
- E & B Operating Corp., 137 West 108th Street (between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues), (212) 865-8315
- Park Yorkshire Garage, 151 West 108th Street (between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues), (212) 865-2314
- Upper Westside Parking Garage, 234 West 108th Street (between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway), (212) 222-8800
- Riverside Church Garage, 120th Street (between Riverside Drive and Claremont Avenue), (212) 870-6736
- Evening parking is available at Riverside Church (call (212) 866-1000
Please call garages directly for current prices and reservations.
By Subway
 Please download this useful Metro Guide (PDF). The subway station serving Teachers College is the 116th Street stop of the IRT Broadway-Seventh Avenue local. The No. 1 subway (red line) is the local train serving this station. Be sure that you are on (or transfer to) the No. 1 local line at the 96th Street Station if you are on the the express line (No. 2 or No. 3 trains) which do not serve Columbia University.
There are subway entrances at Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. From Grand Central Station, the Shuttle (S) goes to "Times Square" 42nd Street, offering access to the No. 1 uptown subway train.
You can buy a metro card at machines in any subway station.
Online Resources:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority - information about New York CityTransit, Long Island Rail Road, Long Island Bus, Metro-North Railroad as well as metropolitan bridges and tunnels.
New York City Subway Resources - information on current and historical operations.
New York Subway Finder - generates subway directions to any Manhattan address.
Hopstop.com - On-line subway and train directions.
By Train
Grand Central Terminal, which is located at East 42nd Street and Park Avenue, is the New York City terminus for two commuter trains, MetroNorth and Conrail, as well as some Amtrak trains from Canada and Upstate New York. From Grand Central Station, the Shuttle (S) subway goes across town to "Times Square" 42nd Street, offering access to the No. 1 subway traing going uptown.
There is also a Metro North train stop at 125th Street/Harlem. From there, connect to the M60 bus heading west which takes you directly to Teachers College.
Penn Station, at West 34th Street and Seventh Avenue, is the New York City terminus for all other Amtrak service and the Long Island Railroad, New Jersey Transit, and the New Jersey PATH train commuter lines.
Online Resources:
Amtrak
Metropolitan Transportation Authority - information about New York CityTransit, Long Island Rail Road, Long Island Bus, Metro-North Railroad as well as metropolitan bridges and tunnels
Long Island Railroad
New Jersey Transit
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